1963 Ford Consul vs. 2007 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2007 Honda CR-V is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Consul would be higher. At 2,353 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda CR-V (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul.
Because 1963 Ford Consul is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda CR-V, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Honda CR-V (218 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2007 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul. 2007 Honda CR-V has automatic transmission and 1963 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1963 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda CR-V will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Consul | 2007 Honda CR-V | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Consul | CR-V |
Year Released | 1963 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2353 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 58 L |